Athletes Jeri Strachner, April Wells and Dina Rios can easily get sidelined from the pain of rheumatoid arthritis, but they've found ways — from the right shoes and self-care to sheer determination — to keep on running.

Craig Musci is 53, 5’9” tall, and currently weighs 219 pounds. In 2015, after gaining a significant amount of weight and suffering serious health problems, he committed to a healthier lifestyle for the sake of his future. This is the story of his weight-loss journey.

“We’ve skirted the issue because we’re uncomfortable with the topic. We need a developmental approach and, frankly, I don’t think we have it yet. And that’s appalling,” says psychology professor Margaret Stubbs.

Lakshya Batra is 29, 5’9”, and currently weighs 158 pounds. In 2014, after realizing his weight was having an impact on many aspects of his life, he was determined to get fit. This is the story of his weight-loss journey.